Alder Grove Church of England Primary School
84%
Capacity
351
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About Alder Grove Church of England Primary School
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wokingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 351 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Alder Grove Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Philip Theobald, it falls under Wokingham local authority.
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 213 applications for 59 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 106 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Alder Grove Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 2.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wokingham, Alder Grove Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Alder Grove, Shinfield, Wokingham, RG2 9RA |
| Headteacher | Philip Theobald |
| Local Authority | Wokingham |
| Number of Pupils | 351 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 2.4% |
| School Capacity | 351 / 420 (84% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
213
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
106 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Alder Grove, Shinfield
Wokingham, RG2 9RA
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